Between 2014 and 2023, the prevalence of overweight in women in Nigeria remained relatively stable, with only minor variations. The value in 2023 stood at 1.6 units of children under 5, a slight increase from 2016 but consistent since 2020. Over the last two years, there was no year-on-year variation, maintaining a value of 1.6. The five-year CAGR from 2018 to 2023 showed a minor decrease of -2.33%.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Stability in the prevalence rate of overweight in women, as forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 remains constant at 1.6 units. • Potential impacts of public health programs and socio-economic changes that could influence these numbers. • Shifts in dietary and lifestyle patterns as Nigeria continues to develop and urbanize.
